Sometimes evil looks like a fuzzy teddy bear....Still grieving the untimely death of his dad, ten-year-old Josh Leary is reluctant to accept a well-worn stuffed teddy bear from his new stepfather. He soon learns he was right to be wary. Edgar is no ordinary toy, and he doesn’t like being rejected.When Josh banishes him to the closet, terrible things begin to happen.Desperate to be rid of the bear, Josh engages the help of a friend. As the boys’ efforts rebound on them with ...

A brilliant masterpiece of passion, adventure, and psychological depth set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century Europe. The novel follows the life of Fabrice del Dongo, a young nobleman whose dreams of glory lead him into war, romance, and the dangerous world of political intrigue. As he moves through courts, prisons, and passionate relationships, Fabrice must confront ambition, desire, loyalty, and the unpredictability of fate. Rich in emotion and vivid historical detail, the story ...

A challenging reappraisal of the history of antipsychotics, revealing how they were transformed from neurological poisons into magical cures, their benefits exaggerated and their toxic effects minimized or ignored.

No small town’s secrets can stay buried for long. Moncrieff digs into the treachery of memory and the power of female friendships..."Moncrieff’s new book is rich in narrative and empathy [...] This is an exceptional story that really trends a fine line balance between two worlds of small town life and action paced thriller that is really a hard thing to balance but she does this as a pro." - Literary License Podcast Dragonfly Summer is a gripping thriller that asks...

Inspired by the author’s overnight stay in a historical haunted house, The Restoration is a thrilling tale of intrigue, murder, and family secrets that refuse to stay buried.It was the perfect opportunity…or so she thought. When Terri Foxworth is hired to spend a year restoring a crumbling manor house, she believes she’s hit the jackpot. She moves in with her young daughter and high hopes for the project’s success. As the restoration begins to go terribly ...

"Moncrieff’s novel is a lightning-fast read, which is not a bad thing. She paints a vivid picture of the lost tribe and weaves her story arcs together brilliantly. She also sheds light on Native peoples’ treatment in both past and present, smoothly integrating the issue into the novel. Readers won’t want to put it down." — BooklistPeople are dying at Strong Lake, and the worst is yet to come.An idyllic weekend camping trip is cut short whe...

Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding French paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.

A brilliant masterpiece of ambition, romance, and psychological insight that stands among the greatest novels of world literature. Discover "The Red and the Black" by Stendhal, one of the defining works of nineteenth-century French literature. Combining romance, social commentary, and psychological depth, this enduring classic explores the pursuit of success, the complexities of love, and the challenges of navigating a society shaped by class and power. The novel follows the ambitious Juli...

The perfect cozy Christmas murder mystery!Imagine being stuck indoors with your family, waiting for something to happen… and then disaster strikes.Christmas 1938. The Westbury family and assorted friends have gathered together for another legendary Christmas at their Sussex mansion. As family tensions simmer on Christmas Eve, the champagne flows, the silver sparkles and upstairs the bedrooms are made up ready for their occupants. But one bed will lie empty ...

"In a world of cold calculation, can a heart of fire survive?" Born the son of a provincial carpenter, Julien Sorel is possessed by a brilliant mind and a dangerous obsession with Napoleon Bonaparte. Realizing that the "Red" path of military glory is closed to him in the stagnant era of the Bourbon Restoration, he chooses the "Black" path of the clergy as a means to power. Julien's journey takes him from the bedchambers of provincial nobility to the glittering salons of Paris, as he maneuv...

For decades now the public has been told that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance and that antidepressants work by targeting this mechanism. Millions of people have decided to take antidepressants based on this information.Chemically Imbalanced tells the story of a scientific myth and its consequences. It traces the history of the serotonin theory of depression from its development in the 1960s, through its inculcation into popular culture in the 1990s, to the rec...

‘Our Funny Dunny’ is the true story of a family living in the outer suburbs of Melbourne who are the sole owners of an outdoor dunny. It’s white weatherboard walls harbour spiders and are witness to some hilarious and character building moments. This book is written through the eyes of a child and pulsates with rustic honesty.Smoke billowed from the dunny and flames licked at the seat. When the children realised they had set the dunny alight they scrambled into action. Thi...